January pick-ups...for under $100

[Runscott]

In a recent thread someone expressed 'collector envy' over a card - I know we don't have that problem over here in the 'everyone is equal' memorabilia side, but let's see some inexpensive pick-ups anyway.

Here's an action cabinet of 'Indian Orchard' vs 'Monson' on opening day of the Central League (May 30, 1910). This was a small league in Springfield, Mass.

[ATP]

Probably not worth much because of condition, but an original signed 8x10(ish) photo of Cy Perkins from 1922. Signature is light on the bottom left, photo mounted to cardboard.

[Runscott]

Looks great and value is irrelevant.

I personally prefer looking at the lower-value items - I get the catalogs from all the major auction houses, so unless you've found a hidden gem it's not news.

[aelefson]

Last weekend I actually picked up several cool items that fit this criteria. However my favorite is scanned below. It is a circa 1840 chapbook and there are a few kids playing a form of baseball in the woodcut on the cover. This is my second time finding one of these in the last few months for 10.00. The condition is not great but the baseball image is mostly unmarred (the purple is actually not as pronounced as the scan appears). Nice Perkins photo and nice Springfield photo!

Alan

[mjkm90]

These are common, but I've held out for a minty example at a bargain price

[1952boyntoncollector]

I going to post the PSA 4 1951 Bowman Mantle I got on Beckett marketplace for $88.00 just as soon as I get the card. The seller should not be allowed to cancel the deal so when I get it ill post it.

[JMEnglish27]

Thanks for starting this thread! These are always more interesting to me...most of my finds are small, and I usually don't even bother sharing them.

[Runscott]

John, most of us get the catalogs from all the major auction houses, but this is our first look at your photo, so thanks for sharing.